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Farming & the land, 1948

153 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 8

Stock Inspector Concerned Internal Parasites in Cattle

The Bega District News · Friday 9 July 1948 · page 1

Mr. F. S. Forster, stock inspector for the Eden P. P. Board, is concerned about the abundance of internal parasites in the cattle of this district. He says that women infestation is…

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Show Society May Rent Farm G.p. Kerrison Property Project

The Bega District News · Tuesday 13 July 1948 · page 2

The Bega A.P. and H. Society intends to take control of the whole of “Rocklands”— a 150 acre farm on the Candelo Road. The farm is…

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British Food Production Increase Better Dairy Herds

The Bega District News · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 1

Land devoted to food production in Britain has increased by nearly half a million acres since last year, and a big increase in…

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Better Farming League Interesting Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 2

There was a diversified agenda at the Better Farming League’s meeting on Thursday night, with an attendance of 25 members, the…

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Junior Farmers’ Supervisors

The Bega District News · Friday 30 July 1948 · page 1

The appointment of a supervisor for the Junior Farmers’ Clubs in the Far South Coast area depends on additional funds becoming available for the…

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Better Farming League Presentation of Prizes

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 3

The Annual Presentation of Prizes won in connection with the League’s Pasture Improvement Competitions will be held…

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Blackberries Spray Poisons Cattle Arsenic Content Attracts Stock

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 1

The use of arsenical spray for blackberry destruction and other growths has been responsible for loss in cattle near Bega…

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“All Farmers Don’t Improve Land” Stock Inspector’s Opinion?

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 1

The district’s Stock Inspector (Mr. Frank Forster) reports that during the month of July he travelled 927 miles on official business;…

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Better Farming League

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 4

The Better Farming League is to have a great night at the Berry School of Arts on Friday, August 20, when the…

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Royal Inspection of Cattle

The Bega District News · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 7

Their Majesties the King and Queen attended the first Highland Show to be held since the war. The Show was held at Inverness and attracted a record number of visitors from home as well as overseas, including all parts of the Empire, U.S.A. and South America. There were 1,700…

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What Is This Casein? High Ranking Dairy Product

The Bega District News · Friday 13 August 1948 · page 8

At almost every recent assembly of farmers; at the friendly gatherings in Carp Street; and certainly at the frequent meetings of the Board of Directors of the Bega Butter Factory, that obscure organic compound, casein, has been the…

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Better Farming League’s Big Night

The South Coast Register · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 1

All arrangements are complete for the Better Farming League’s big night on Friday (tomorrow) August 20, at the…

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“The Better Farmer” Medallion” Won by Mr. McIntosh

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 5

“There are some heart beats now,” said Mr. Greham, as he opened the envelope containing the name of the winner of “The…

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“Better Farming League Doing Wonderful Work” Numerous Speakers Eulogise League's Activities Presentation of Prizes Attended by Large and Representative Gathering Mr. F. A. McIntosh Winner of “Better Farmer” Medallion

The South Coast Register · Thursday 26 August 1948 · page 5

Heartiest congratulations and best withes were showered upon the Better Farming League by influential speakers at the Presentation of Prizes night last, when there was a attendance of about 150 representatives of all along the Coast and Tableland, as well as of the City of Sydney. The work of the League was lauded as being worthy of the highest…

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Record Cattle Display High Quality at Brisbane Royal

The Bega District News · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 1

It has been claimed that the display of cattle at the recent Brisbane Royal National Show reached new heights in quality and quanity…

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Field Day at Tilba Farm Competition Judging

The Bega District News · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 6

Officers of the Division of Dairying, Animal Industry, and Plant Industry will attend a Field Day at Mr. H.J. Bale’s property, “Mountain View,” at…

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Farmers Want Wire Netting Imported P.P.U. Discusses Variety Of Subjects

The Bega District News · Friday 27 August 1948 · page 6

Mr. T. J. Kelly, at the meeting of the Bega Branch of the Primary Producers’ Union, last Friday, pressed the Branch to do its utmost to move in having better supplies of galvanised iron material made available…

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Congratulations Better Farming League’s Presentation Night

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 3

Mr. J. G. Beale, MLA, was loud in his praises of the success of the Better Farming League’s presentation of prizes function…

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Famous Dairy Authority Visit to Australia Next Year

The Bega District News · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 2

Professor W.E. Petersen, of Minnesota, U.S.A., who is recognised as the world’s greatest authority on dairying matters, will visit…

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Superphosphate for Farms Minister Urges Early Orders

The Bega District News · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 7

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Graham) claims that farms should be able to obtain full requirements of superphosphate for next season, if firm…

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